EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE ITEMSMAINTENANCEScheduled MaintenanceLog68The following descriptions are provid-ed to give you a better understandingof the maintenance services thatshould be performed on your vehicle.The scheduled maintenance log indi-cates at which time/mileage intervalseach service should be performed.Please note that many maintenanceservices should be performed only by a qualified technician.Air Conditioner FilterClean or replace at specified inter-vals. Morefrequent cleaning orreplacement may be required whendriving in dusty conditions, heavy traf-fic areas, urban areas, desertareas ordirt roads. Refer to your OwnerÕsManualfor service details.Axle ShaftBootsCheck the axle shaftboots andclamps for cracks, deterioration anddamage. Replace any damaged partsand, if necessary, repack the grease.Aqualified technician should performthese operations.Ball Joints and Dust CoversCheck the suspension and steeringlinkage ball joints for looseness anddamage. Check all dust covers fordeterioration and damage. A qualifiedtechnician should perform theseinspections.Body InspectionVisually check for corrosion, scratch-es and other damage. Check outerbody panels, inner panels of the hoodand doors, and underneath the vehi-cle. Apply touch-up paint to any chipsand scratches or have them repairedby a qualified technician.Brake FluidReplace using fluid type specified in your OwnerÕs Manual .Aqualifiedtechnician should perform this operation.Brake Lines and HosesVisually inspect for proper installation.Check for chafing, cracks, deteriora-tion and signs of leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. Aqualified technician should per formthese operations.For further information on maintenance services that youcan perform yourself, see themaintenance sections of yourOwnerÕs Manual .
